Abilities Conference brochure 29 September 2013.pdf

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ABILITIESme Draft Programme

ABILITIESme CongressN.E.E.D.: Nurturing, Enabling and Empowering people with Disabilities

www.abilitiesme.com

Organised by

With the support of

Autism Physical

disabilities

Hearing

disabilities

Communication

disability

Down

Syndrome

Visual

disabilities

Intellectual

disabilities

Conference Room,

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre, Hall 10 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

1.00 PM to 5.00 PMMarch 24, 2014

March 25-26, 2014

24 - 26 March 2014

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions CentreUnited Arab Emirates


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INTRODUCING ABILITIESmePATRON

His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan

Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development

and Honorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi


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My involvement in ABILITIESme stems from my belief

that the ultimate triumph of a nations leadership lies

in its ability to safeguard the wellbeing, nurture the

potential and impact positively on the lives of its most

vulnerable constituents. ABILITIESme is an initiative

that sustains the social, educational, economic andprofessional empowerment of people with disabilities.

It is an honour as a patron to preside over this

wonderful effort and contribute to its success.

His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan

Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Developmentand Honorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi


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Introduction

ABILITIESmeConference is an integral part of theABILITIESmeCongress (that includes the MinisterialMeetings, the Workshops, the Parents Programmes andthe Academic/Health Laboratories) and is held under thetheme: N.E.E.D: Nurturing, Enabling and Empowering people

with Disabilities

ABILITIESmeConference programme strives to reinforceattendees perceptions of the tremendous potential ofpeople with disabilities and their collective ability to inspireby reaching new heights, new strengths and new victoriesin every aspect of community life.

The United Nations estimates one billion people withdisabilities in the world and that one fifth of whichoriginates from the MENA region. This merits an open andhonest discussion on the progress made, the optionscreated and perspectives open for people with disabilities.

ABILITIESme Conference is founded on the belief that aninclusive society allows all its members to contributesignificantly in its development.

Disability management - from a policy, accessibility,healthcare, education or employment point of views is auniversal challenge.

For decades, industrialised nations, developing countriesand emerging economies like the United Arab Emirates, -the host of ABILITIESme- have been making tremendousstrides in order to propose societal agendas that eliminatediscrimination and exclusion, promote inclusion, protect the

rights and ensure equal opportunities for people withdisabilities.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Peoplewith Disabilities (CRPD) has enacted a specific set of goalsthat engaged the global community to achieve oftime-bound social targets for all disparate actors of thecommunity and the establishment of a strategic frameworkanchored in an explicit partnership between NGOs andgovernment agencies.

ABILITIESmeConference presents a unique chance for anin-depth discussion on:

Regional and local implementation of the CRPD whilstalso evaluating disabilities trends (emerging, current anddefunct),

Multi-disciplinary review of the implementation sovereignprogrammes on disabilities

Mapping out of responsibilities for government agenciesregarding the economic, social, education and professionalempowerment of people with disabilities.

ABILITIESmeConference proposes an insightful outlookinto six key themes;

Special needs education and inclusive education

Health access, assisted living and independent living

Accessibility and universal design

Social inclusion and support

Empowerment through employment

Sustainable policy development

The conference explores, from a strategic vantage point,the factors that contribute to the social, economic, careerdevelopment and health empowerment of people withdisabilities (PWD).

Set for the first time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,ABILITIESmeConference strives to gather internationalperspectives, regional expertises and local know-how to

address a universal challenge: the empowerment of themost vulnerable citizens in any social group, community andcountry.

While giving an impetus to the UAE/GCC disabilitiesawareness efforts, ABILITIESmeConference is a globalarena for discussions. ABILITIESmeConference is both anactive call to action as it is an academic reflection on thebest practices in special needs education or creativeinitiatives designed to enhance the social and professionalinclusion of individuals considered to be on the fringe ofsociety due to their physical, intellectual or communicationimpairments.

With a set of thought provoking keynote presentations,comprehensive case studies assessing progress made ineducational curriculums globally, perspectives ondisability-friendly policies, outlook on career options andaccessibility measures.

ABILITIESme Conference is slated to establish quantifiablebenchmarks adaptable at any levels and capable ofgenerating a realistic and progressive agenda for theempowerment of people with disabilities and special needs.

ABILITIESmeConference will also provide an outlook for

international, regional and local public-private/NGOpartnership to help assess the sustainability of current orplanned collaboration between governments /authoritiesand constituents in disability issues management.

The conference will conclude with a set ofrecommendations derived from the discussions andconstitute a tangible framework that will measure progressmade or challenges to be overcome.

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Key TopicsFormat

UAE Leadership: Government relations with citizenswith disabilities

Country Focus:Experience in PWD integration fromUSA, UK, India, Sweden, Japan, South Korea and more

Policy Sessions: Implementation of laws and

regulations aimed at empowering PWD communitiesand providing better care Social Integration: Global perspectives on the

evolution of PWD social integration with a focus on keychallenges and expected progress

Quality of Life and Community Development:Adapting infrastructure to PWD

International Activism/Advocacy: MillenniumDevelopment Goals for PWD communities

Healthcare: From assistive technologies toindependent living for PWD from infancy to senior years

Career Path:Professional development and talentmanagement for professionals with disabilities

5min Keynote Address (government officials and special guests)

10min Special Address (government officials and special guests)

10min Introductory Notes (government officials and special guests)

20min Countries Roundtables (government, private sector and NGO panel)

30min Executive Roundtables(4 discussants and a moderator) 45min Panel Discussion (6 panellists and a moderator)

10min Questions and Answers

5min Moderators transitions notes, comments and remarks

Key Learning

Educators Social Workers & Activists Government Officials

Medical Experts & Healthcare Specialists Physicians & Therapists Psychologists & Psychiatrists

Students Parents Technologists

A realistic overview and in-depth analysis of the local,

regional and global educational development plans for

students with disabilities

A performance report on local educators efforts for

students with disabilities and/or special needs

A comparative analysis and best practices for special

needs education

A draft methodology to achieve educational excellence

based on existing benchmarks

A place to present programmes dedicated to support

employment of people with disabilities

A tribune to expose campaigns and activities aimed at

improving the quality of life of professionals with

disabilities and special needs

An in-depth review of initiatives and programmes

aimed at achieving higher social inclusion of people

with disabilities and special needs from infancy,

youth, adulthood to senior years

An outlook on the actual progress of national and

regional disability rights and regulations

implementation

A platform to demonstrate the benefits of

implementing stronger disability friendly policies

A perspective on the Millennium Development Goals

for the people with disabilities and special need

A roll-out plan with a strategic road map for the

execution of sustainable initiatives and advocacy

programme

An additional incentive to expend budgets for

accessible infrastructures

A catalyst for inventiveness in the realm of advanced

care for people with disabilities and special needs

An audience to discuss recent scientific

findings and their applicability

A live-scale laboratory to experiment

the latest progress in medical

rehabilitation

A one of a kind networking opportunity to discuss

existing treatments with peers and practitioners

A strategic gathering for professionals seeking new

innovative methodologies to extend the range of

capabilities of their patients with disabilities and

special needs

A live and interactive debate on available and

applicable methodologies, culturally sensitive

approaches and by the book guidelines for therapy

and care

A forum to share knowledge on the psychology of

children and adults with disabilities and special

needs

An opportunity to meet with parents and

educators to hear first hand testimonials and

compelling stories

An assembly of like-minded caretakers to present

solutions to support special needs educational

programmes and sustain a safe environment for

students with disabilities and special needs

An enriching way to learn about enablement and

empowerment of a person with disabilities

An adventurous experience to gain a greater insight

into others disabilities and the merit of

perseverance

A once in a lifetime chance to meet with high profile

achievers with disabilities (athletes, politicians,

actors, philanthropists, business leaders,

scientists)

A meeting place to listen to groundbreaking

presentations designed to help better understand

children with disabilities and special needs'

expectations (in formative years or for young adults)

A forum to share personal experiences, anxieties and

achievements

A council to seek structured advice from professionals

A point of convergence for parents with similar

experiences

A viable setting to showcase the latest innovations

and products to improve learning experiences for

students with disabilities

A unique gathering to present recent evolution in

assistive technology and robotics

A bright environment to discuss recent research in

neuroscience, rehabilitation techniques, medical

and pharmaceutical findings to enhance

indenpendent living for people with disabilities and

special needs

ABILITIESmeaudience is a balanced blend of decision makers in education, assistive technology, healthcare,policy development, advocacy, activism and more. The geographic target spans beyond the Gulf and Pan-Arabiancountries, attracting crowds of individuals, institutions and corporations genuinely dedicated to improving thequality of life of persons with disabilities. ABILITIESmeConference delegates, activities participants, visitorsand exhibitors will converge in Abu Dhabi from across the globe. Attending ABILITIESmeConference offers aninsight into the progress, challenges and future achievements to be made in the field of empowerment ofpeople with disabilities.

ABILITIESme Conference presents a plethora of takeaways for its audience:

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Key Guests & Speakers

Leadership and Policy Development

His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al-Nahyan

Minister of Culture, Youth Development andHonorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi

Federal Government of theUnited Arab Emirates

Accessibility

Mr. David Capozzi Executive Director Access Board, USA

Captain Salem MohammadAl Khazraji

Head of Airside Support Etihad Airport Company,Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Pim Godefroy Managing Director IHD Consultancy, UK

Dr. Peter Scullion Managing Director Lewis Reed, UK

Professional Development

Dr. Richard Pimentel Partner Milt Wright & Associates, USA

Mr. Abdul Razzaq Al Turki Managing Director Namco Cargo, Saudi Arabia

Ms. Shereen Al Nuwais CSR Manager Abu Dhabi National OilCompany, UAE

Ms. Reem Al Ghaith CSR Manager Desert Group, Dubai, UAE

Mr. Milt Wright President Milt Wright & Associates, USA

Mr. Louis Orslene Co-Director Job Accommodation Network(JAN), USA

Mr. Stephen Wooderson Executive Director United States Council of StateAdministrators for Vocational

Rehabilitation, USA

Mr. Edouard de Broglie Founder and Owner Ethik Investment Group, France

Ms. Aisha Harib Cheif Executive Officer SocialBandage, UAE

Ms. Juliette RizzoInspirational Speaker, Former Ms. WheelchairAmerica, Health Advocate Public RelationsDirector

Department of Education, USA

Mr. Barry Ginley Head of Accessibility Victoria & Albert Museum, UK

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Ms. Hala Al Khalifa Project Management Office Ministry of Education, Bahrain

Mr. Michel Bechara Head of Projects British Council, UAE

Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim Vice-President Zayed University, UAE

Ms. Fatma Ahmad AlQassimi

Manager, Office of Accessibility, Student Affairs Zayed University, UAE

Dr. Vivian-David Nicolas Director Stepping Stones, UAE / USA

Ms. Bedour Al Raqbani Director Kalimati, UAE

Media, Entertainment & Communication

Mr. Chet Cooper Executive Director ABILITY Magazine, USA

Mr. Mohammed SaeedHarib

Founder Freej / Lammtara, UAE

Ms. Eithne Treanor Consultant CNBC

Ms. Lily Bandak FounderAssistive Technology MakeIndependence AccessibleFoundation, USA

Dr. Caren Sax Professor, Chair, Department of Administration,Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education

San Diego State University,USA

Ms. Valerie Fletcher Executive Director

Mr. Wael Al Aani Chief Executive Officer

Institute for Human CenteredDesign, USA

Movement Special Needs,Denmark

Professor KenryuNakamura

Chair, Assistive Technology Department University of Tokyo, Japan

Education

Assistive Technology

Social Development and Inclusion

Dr. Mona Abdul KareemAl Yafeie

Deputy Director Sharjah Humanitarian CityServices, UAE

Dr. Bushra Al Mulla Director, Social Care and Inclusion Department Dubai CommunityDevelopment Authority

Mr. Farid Mohammed, Director National Union for DisabledAssociations, Yemen

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Healthcare

Mr. Jaber SaeedMohammed Al Lamki

Manager, Corporate Communications Health Authority Abu Dhabi,UAE

Mr. Ali Yousef Al Saad CSR Manager Abu Dhabi Food ControlAuthority, UAE

Dr. Maryam Al Othman Executive Director Rashid Pediatric TherapyCentre, UAE

His Excellency Fahed BinAl Shaikh

Deputy Chairman Autism Trust Foundation, UAE

Ms. NannetteWicker-Essick

Executive Director KidsFirst Medical Center, UAE

Dr. Naif AL Mutawa Founder The 99, Kuwait

Dr. Chafica Gharbieh Clinical Director Autism Trust Foundation,Lebanon

Sports, Leisure and Personal Growth

Ms. Kaltham Obaid AlMatroushi

Senior VP / Manager Al Thiqa Club for theHandicapped, UAE

Dr. Omniyat Al Hajri Director of Public Health Health Authority Abu Dhabi,UAE

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09.00 AM Welcome Tea and Coffee

VenueActivitiesTime

09.15 AM

09.30 AM

Seating for people with disabilities and special needs

08.30 AM Registration Registration Counters in front ofExhibition Hall 10 -11

Foyer in front of Exhibition Hall 10 11

Congress Room Hal 11

10.00 AM Warming remarks by Ms. Eithne Treanor, the Master of Ceremony(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

Congress Room Hall 11

10.35 AM United Arab Emirates National Anthem

10.53 AM


11.06 AM Ms. Eithne Treanor s comments and introduction of the next guest speaker Congress Room Hall 11

11.10 AM Co-Chair comments and introduction of the next guest speaker(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)


11.14 AM Ms. Eithne Treanor s comments and introduction of the next speaker(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)


10.25 AM Arrival of His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, Minister ofCulture, Youth and Community Development and Honorary Presidentof the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi

10.40 AM


10.15 AM Warming addresses by the Opening Ceremony co-chair (Arabic)(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)


10.30 AM Official start of the Opening Ceremony Congress Room Hall 11

10.38 AM Introduction of ABILIITESmesPatron by Ms. Eithne Treanor Congress Room Hall 11

10.50 AM Congress Room Hall 11



Congress Room Hall 11VIP SeatingPresidents, ministers, ambassadors & local high profile guests entrance1st row: UAE ruling family, presidents, prime ministers, foreign ruling families members2nd row: Ambassadors, ministers, foreign dignitaries3rd row: Guests of honour, international key guests, local key guests, spokespeople4th row: Executive management of partners, sponsors, supporters5th row: Foreign representation attachs

Opening Ceremony

ABILITIESmeInaugural Speech by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan MabarakAl-Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development andHonorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi(Dubbed in sign language)

Remarks by the Co-Chair of the Opening Ceremony acknowledging ABILITIESmeSteering Committee Members, Partners and introducing the events videopresentations(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

11.01 AM Commentary on the video presentation and introduction of the programme of theOpening Ceremony with introduction of guest speakers by Ms. Eithne Treanor(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

Remarks by Ms Eithne Treanor acknowledging, international guests,special guests and foreign dignitaries by order of precedence(Dubbed in sign language)

10.55 AM Congress Room Hall 11


Video presentation of the event(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

11.03 AM Congress Room Hall 111st key guest/spokesperson speech(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

11.07 AM Congress Room Hall 112nd key guest/spokesperson speech(Dubbed in sign language and translated in English)

11.11 AMCongress Room Hall 11

3rd key guest/spokesperson speech(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)


Presentation of the winning artwork of ABILITIESme Art Auction and the winningscientific project of ABILITIESmeScientific Project Contest by the winners(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)

11.17AM Co-Chair comments and introduction of the next guest speaker(Dubbed in sign language and translated in Arabic)



4th key guest/spokesperson speech

(Dubbed in sign language and translated in English)

11.21 AM Ms. Eithne Treanor comments and introduction of the next guest speaker Congress Room Hall 11


5th key guest/spokesperson speech(Dubbed in sign language and translated in English)

11.25 AM Call for Photo-operation on stage Congress Room Hall 11

11.30 AM Congress Room Hall 11Official Opening of ABILITIESmeCongress

MONDAY, MARCH 24th, 2014Accessibility

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Moderators Themes

Dr. Suleiman Al Jassim, Vice President, Zayed University, UAE (TBD) Creating and implementing the most adequatepolicies to ensure a sustained empowermentof PWD

Investing in suitable infrastructure development in the neighbourhoods, districts and cities

Ms. Eithne Treanor, Journalist,CNBC

Dr. Peter Scullion, Managing Director,Lewis Reed

Impact of existing laws and regulations across the globe PWD rights and aspirations in different socio-cultural or economic settings

Budgeting disability management from a government point of view Evaluation of Disabilities trends (emerging, new, current) Pursuit of happiness for people with disabilities Explicit collaboration and partnerships between government, private corporations

and NGO Protection against discrimination and crime

Accessibility standards, Universal design, global compliance From master-planning to execution: how investments in accessible infrastructure

empower PWD Equating Disabled-Friendly to Green, Sustainable, Eco-Efficient

Socially-Conscious

1. Strategic Topics for the Conference

2. Topics for the Workshops/Academic Laboratories/Parents Programme

3. Chairs of the Day and Moderators:

Independent initiatives and government support and funding Educating the masses on disabilities rights Communicating on disabilities in the general media Accessible schools, playgrounds, hospitals, public and private buildings Responsible attitudes towards disabilities in public buildings

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1.40 PM Introductory Notes(3 successive notes by 3 guests)

UAE Outlook Achievement Compliance Progress

ZHO (TBD)CDASCHS

2.20 PM Emerging Countries vs.Developed Nations

Challenges Compliance Progress

Global Policy Roundtable(3-6 participants: regulators, socialworkers, educators, healthcarespecialist, parent)Session moderated by:Ms. Judith Heumann, SpecialAdvisor, US Department of State

(TBD)

USAUKJapanSaudi ArabiaIndonesiaSouth Africa

3.00 PM MENA/GCC Perspective Challenges Progress Future Agenda

Regulatory Roundtable(3-6 participants: regulators, socialworkers, educators, healthcarespecialist, parent)Session moderated by:Baroness Uddin, UK House of Lords(TBD)

UAEOmanLebanonJordanQatar

Accessibility Roundtable(3-6 Participants: urban planning,community development board,transportation authority,educators, social workers, parentsfrom different countries)Session moderated by: Mr. DavidCapozzi, CEO, Access Board USA

Captain Salem Al Khazraji,Head of Airside Support,Etihad Airport Services

3.40 PM Sustainability andAccessibility in Emergingand Fast DevelopingCountries

Social impact ADA compliance New Construction projects

Special Address Mr. David Capozzi,CEO,Access Board, USA

SpeakerTopicsSessionFormatTime

2.10 PM Moderator Comments & Q&A

11.50 AM Moderators Comments and Q&A

12.20 PM Moderators Comments and Q&A

12.40 PM Luncheon

Moderators Transition Notes





5.15 PM Chair of the day recommendations

5.30 PM Conclusion of the day and recess

7.30 PM Gala Dinner/Charity Ball

4.00 PM

4.15 PM

Afternoon Break

11.30 AM Special Note Global Policy Overview The significance ofDisability Policies andDisability Management inthe UAE

His Highness Sheikh NahayanMabarak Al-Nahayan,Minister of Culture, Youthand Community Developmentand Honorary President ofthe Future Centre for Special

Needs in Abu Dhabi

11.40 AM Keynote Address Global Policy Overview Session for one moderatorand 4 to 5 panellists(government officials only)

11.55 PM PolicymakersPanel Discussion

Global Policy Overview Session for one moderatorand 2 panellists (governmentofficials only) for onstageinterview

12.25 PM Official Visit by His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development andHonorary President of the Future Centre for Special Needs in Abu Dhabi to ABILITIESmeExhibition, Country Pavilions and

Activities in Hall 11

1.30 PM

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1. Strategic Topics for the Conference Special needs education within the education systems (from KG to University) country focused cases

Learning disabilities in adulthood Sports as an integrated element of inclusive education Inclusive education outlook: the good and the bad Financing special needs education from a government point of view and in the private sector Introducing curriculums in higher education to train disability sector professionals

Universal access to healthcare services for PWD Assessment of private sector practices in healthcare service provision for PWD

Funding mental health and rehabilitation programmes Assistive technology, healthcare robotics and independent living Models for independent living

No child left behind A review of crisis intervention training programme for schools Applying cognitive-behavioral techniques to social skills instruction

Strategy for improving behaviors of students identified as at risk or developmentally delayed Bullying of children with exceptionalities: tackling it in your school and your classroom Cooperating initiatives: supporting behavioral and academic improvement

Dealing with noncompliance in the classroom Developing social competence for all students

Ensuring student success through team-based functional behavioral assessment Evaluating school climate and school culture

Importance of a measured plan of response to crisis situations Empowering students through assertive communication strategies

Parenting of young children with challenging behaviour Practical guide to functional behavioral assessment

TUESDAY, MARCH 25th, 2014

3. Chairs of the Day and Moderators

Ms. Eithne Treanor, Journalist,CNBC

Dr. Vivian Nicholas-David, Executive Director,Stepping Stones CentreMs. Hind Al Mualla, Chief Inspector,KHDA

Growing academic strengths and physicalastuteness of PWD

Focus on Education and Healthcare

Moderators Themes


ABILITIESme Ministerial Meetings

2. Topics discussed in the Workshops/Academic Laboratories/Parents Programme

3. Chairs of the Day and Moderators:

ABILITIESmeMinisterial Meetings will be held from 9.00 AM to 11.10 AM alongside the Conference.ABILITIESmeMinisterial Meetings focuses on the empowerment of people with disabilities, a focus on the

capabilities, resources at hand, policies and task forces put in place to achieve the ultimate developmentalgoal. A separate programme is created for this purpose.

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9.00 AM Opening Keynote Address Special Needs Education ata Glance

TBD

9.20 AM Introductory Notes(3 successive notes by 3 guests)

UAE Outlook UAE Ministry of Education,Abu Dhabi Education Council,Zayed University, Sharjah Cityfor Humanitarian Services"

9.55 AM Emerging Countries vs.Developed Nations

Challenges Compliance Progress

Global Special Needs Educators,Administrators and ParentsRoundtable(3-6 participants)

FranceSwedenMalaysiaChinaQatarBotswana

10.55 AM MENA/GCC Perspective Challenges Progress Future Agenda

Parents education School preparation Standards in diagnosis

and treatments

Learning Disabilities andEducation: how to addressthe challenge in Arab world

Special Needs Educators,Administrators and ParentsRoundtable(3-6 participants)

UAEKSAKuwaitBahrain

11.50 AM Executive Roundtable ADNOCSession for one moderatorand 4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)


9.15 AM Moderator Transition Note

9.50 AM Moderator Comments & Q&A



5.00 PM Moderators Comment and Q&A



11.35 AM Morning Coffee and Break



12.40 PM Luncheon

3.30 PM Afternoon Break

Autism Communication disabilities Severe disabilities

Identification of New orEmerging Disabilities Trendsand Assessment of

Programmes and Policies forCare, Cure and Treatments

1.30 PM Executive Roundtable HAADATFSession for one moderator

and 4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)

UAEKuwaitSingapore

Encouraging StrategicInvestment in HealthcareRobotics & CreatingKnowledge Centres forAssistive Technology

2.30 PM Three Countries Roundtable ZUSession for 1 moderator and4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)


Comprehensive HealthcareProgramme for PWD fromInfancy through Adulthoodto Senior Years

3.00 PM Three Countries Roundtable Session for 1 moderator and4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)



Statistical Analysis ofDisabilities Treatment andCare

3.40 PM Three Countries Roundtable Washington GroupSession for 1 moderator and4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)

Disability Statistics Sourcingfor Healthcare PolicyImplementation andBudgeting


Community Support,Parenting and NGOcoordination

4.30 P M Three Countries Roundtable Session for 1 moderator and4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)

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Vocational training for PWD

Professional development as a inclusion process

Changing perception of PWD in the media to change attitudes and behaviors

Government initiatives to encourage recruitment of PWD in the private sector

Entrepreneurship and PWD

Insurance and banking: what lies ahead in the MENA region

The role of NGOs in supporting PWD communities

Why hiring a PWD is not a CSR initiative but a sound business decision?

Identifying skills beyond the disability and impairment

PWD: a consumer, an economic actor, an employer, a household, a social actor

Innovative incentives and programmes to encourage recruitment of PWD Media training for advertising firms on how to communicate on disabilities and PWD

Growing up disabled in an accepting society

Parenting disabled children, young adults and elders

Provision of financing/insurance solutions for PWD

Opening a business and other strategic incentives for PWD

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th, 2014

Ms. Eithne Treanor, Journalist, CNBC Changing perceptions, attitudes and behaviourstowards PWD

Focus on Employment, Professional Development and Social Inclusion

Moderators Themes

2. Topics discussed in the Workshops/Academic Laboratories/Parents Programme

3. Chairs of the Day and Moderators

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9.00 AM Opening Keynote Address Mr. Stephen Wooderson,CEO, US Council StateAdministrators forVocational Rehabilitation

9.20 AM Introductory Notes(3 successive notes by 3 guests)

UAE Outlook TBD

9.55 AM Challenges Compliance Progress

Emerging Countries vs.Developed Nations:Employment, VocationalTraining and Social Inclusion

Global roundtable(3-6 participants)Moderated by: Mr. RichardPimentel, Partner, Milt WrightAssociates

FranceSwedenMalaysiaChinaQatarBotswana

Implementing aCountry-wide orRegion-wide VocationalTraining/RehabilitationSystems and Network thatIncrease ProfessionalOpportunities for PWD and

Create SustainablePathways for SustainedEmployment

10.55 AM Challenges

Progress Future Agenda

MENA/GCC Perspective:

Private CorporationsRecruitment Policies forPWD

PWD recruitment in theprivate sector

A Strategic Investment: theunique story of Dining inthe Dark

Roundtable

(3-6 participants)Moderated by: TBD

Mr. Abdul Razzaq Al Turki,

Managing Director, NAMCOLogistics, KSA Ms. Reem Al Ghaith, CSRManager, Desert Group UAE(+ 3 more participants)

11.50 AM Special Address Mr. Edouard de Broglie, CEO,Ethik Investment


9.15 AM Moderator Transition Note



12.15 PM Changing Attitudes andBehaviours towardsDisabilities via Media andAdvertising Campaigns

Executive RoundtableSession moderated byMr. Chet Cooper, ExecutiveDirector, ABILITY Magazine

Abu Dhabi Media CompanyCNN(+PR Company+ Advertising Group+ Advocacy Group

+ Guest)



11.35 AM Morning Coffee and Break

UAE Social Inclusion byprofessional development

Entrepreneurship andDisabilities: Empowermentthrough EconomicEmancipation


Defining the GovernmentRole in SustainingEmployment of PWD in thePublic & Private Sector

2.20 PM Three Countries Roundtable Session for one moderatorand 4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)



Corporate Social Responsibility:How to Gradually TransformDisability Employment from aCSR Function to a Sustainable HRFunction

3.10 PM Three Countries Roundtable ADNOCSession for one moderatorand 4 to 5 panellists(3 countries, 1 consultantand 1 practitioner)

Family and Employment ofYouth and Adults withDisabilities


From Universities or EducationalInstitutions to Jobs Opportunities: What Are the Available TransitionPaths for professional withDisabilities How to Create or EncourageVocations in the Disability Sector




12.50 PM Luncheon

3.00 PM Luncheon

5.00 PM Moderators Comment and Q&A




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Online Media

Print Media

Broadcasting Media

MEDIA PARTNERS

ACCESSIBILITY

ADNEC requires that visitors with disabilities be afforded the same opportunities and access as able-bodied visitors enjoy, therefore

ramps and lifts are provided at the entrances to ADNEC. Lifts operate between the floors. Accessible signage and disable-friendly

amenities are available onsite.

ADNEC has wheelchairs available for daily or event hire for up to a maximum of 6 hours per day from the ADNEC First Aid Point adjacent

to Hall 8 concourse.

Any request to use the ADNEC wheel chairs to be directed to the ADNEC first aid Point in hall 8 concourse area via email adnecfox@g-

mail.com or telephone +971 2 406 4456. Wheelchairs are hired free of charge.

In Abu Dhabi

At ADNEC

In Abu Dhabi regulations based on international standards that came into effect in January 2011 require all new buildings to be accessible

for residents with disabilities.

The codes include mandates for the maximum incline of ramps, the width of doorways and hallways and the height of necessities such as

fire alarms and thermostats.

Abu Dhabi Municipality has made great strides in tackling accessibility issues for new construction and development projects.

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Mr. Barth de RidderMob: +971 50 557 7532Email: [email protected]

Ms. Juliete CariasoMob: +971 55 766 2783Email: [email protected]

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United ArabEmirates and is the seat for the country's federalgovernment. Abu Dhabi is an advancedcosmopolitan metropolis with a fast urbanisationprocess and high per capita income. Home ofSheikh Zayed Mosque as well as many firstsincluding Ferrari World and the future Louvre AbuDhabi, the city offers a balanced blend ofraditional Arabic culture in a modern setting.

About ABU DHABI

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre is the mostmodern exhibition centre in the world. Since itsinauguration in 2007 by His Highness SheikhKhalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of UAEand Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the centre has hostedover 500 events every year and welcomed millionsof visitors. ADNEC has garnered strong praisesand solidified its reputation for hosting highprofile international trade exhibitions such as

IDEX and ADIPEC to name a few.

About ADNEC

Documents

Abilities Conference brochure 29 September 2013.pdf